Ephgrave, value

[chim100]

I have a classic bike with an Ephgrave frame which I am looking to sell.
It seems that there's quite a bit of interest in Ephgraves, so I am wondering what I could expect to raise from selling the bike (or frame and components seperately).
Chainset and rear wheel are not original. Plenty of top-end fittings.
I'll probably sell on a forum classified rather than eBay.

 

[Cavalier]

Those lugs look lovely and crisp. How long have you owned it?

 

[Midlife]

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/1960s- ... me.208120/

Shaun

 

[Cavalier]

That is a long time!

 

[bagpuss]

Re:

Before you decide to list it for sale make sure that neither the seat post or the handle bar stem have not become seized in the frame . This can happen when a bike has stood for a long time ,especially if they have not been greased before hand . This can be an issue if the post and stem are aluminium as these appear to be .

Info on this here .
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/stuck-seatposts.html
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/stuck-stem.html

 

[chim100]

Re: Re:

Before you decide to list it for sale make sure that neither the seat post or the handle bar stem have not become seized in the frame . This can happen when a bike has stood for a long time ,especially if they have not been greased before hand . This can be an issue if the post and stem are aluminium as these appear to be .

Thanks for the tip bagpuss - you raised some very good points.
I have just checked, and am happy to report that both the seat post and the handlebar stem were greased and moved freely upon loosening the bolts.

 

[chim100]

The bike is now sold.
It is going to a warmer climate - Australia, where I'm sure it'll be a rare sight on the roads!

 

[godders]

Re:

Very nice what frame number was under the bottom bracket? Think my ones slightly earlier than yours, if only I had the forks to go with the frame

Mick

 

[chim100]

Re: Re:

Very nice what frame number was under the bottom bracket? Think my ones slightly earlier than yours, if only I had the forks to go with the frame

Mick

Hi Mick,
3604 LE

Paul

 

[godders]

Re: Re:

Very nice what frame number was under the bottom bracket? Think my ones slightly earlier than yours, if only I had the forks to go with the frame

Mick

Hi Mick,
3604 LE

Paul

1103

Mick